Lesson 2 Creating Sustainable Communities

What is Sustainability

Sustainability means meeting our

own needs without compromising the

ability of future generations to meet

their own needs.

What is environmental stewardship

environmental stewardship - the

decisions, choices, and actions that

have a positive impact on the

environment.

What are the three principles of sustainability

Environmental
Societal
Economic

what is Societal sustainability

Societal sustainability refers to

people receiving essential

services to remain happy and

healthy.

what is economic sustainability

Economic sustainability refers

to practices that support

long-term economic growth

without negatively impacting

social, environmental, and

cultural aspects of the

community.

what is environmental sustainability

is trying to live in a way that

reduces the demand on the

earth's natural resources.